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Large Pond Yacht - Circa 1900
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Large Pond Yacht - Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A charming antique pond yacht dating to around 1900, complete with its original fittings and wonderful patina.

This finely crafted model features a painted wooden hull with traces of its original blue/green finish below the waterline, and a natural weathered deck inset with a metal tag engraved "Red Lancer".

The yacht retains its cloth sail, rigging, and mast, displaying age-related wear consistent with use and time, which only adds to its authentic maritime character. Standing proudly on a later wooden stand, it makes a striking decorative piece with strong nautical appeal.

L 128cm (50.5")

W 29.5cm (11.5")

H 160cm (63")

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Wooden Pond Yacht to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168080
Dealers Internal Reference
MNE250918F
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Description
A charming antique pond yacht dating to around 1900, complete with its original fittings and wonderful patina.
This finely crafted model features a painted wooden hull with traces of its original blue/green finish below the waterline, and a natural weathered deck inset with a metal tag engraved "Red Lancer".
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. An antique wooden pond yacht with off-white fabric sails, a carved brown hull with a teal painted lower section, mounted on a wooden display stand.
fig 1. Large Pond Yacht - Circa 1900

The yacht retains its cloth sail, rigging, and mast, displaying age-related wear consistent with use and time, which only adds to its authentic maritime character. Standing proudly on a later wooden stand, it makes a striking decorative piece with strong nautical appeal.

L 128cm (50.5")

W 29.5cm (11.5")

H 160cm (63")

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Wooden Pond Yacht to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168080
Dealers Internal Ref
MNE250918F
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An antique wooden pond yacht with off-white fabric sails, a carved brown hull with a teal painted lower section, mounted on a wooden display stand.
Large Pond Yacht - Circa 1900
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An antique wooden pond yacht with off-white fabric sails, a carved brown hull with a teal painted lower section, mounted on a wooden display stand.
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A pond yacht is a scaled model sailing vessel crafted for recreational or competitive free-sailing on outdoor lakes and boating ponds. Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, these models were engineered with balanced hulls and adjustable rigging to sail across water unguided.

Turn-of-the-century pond yachts were constructed using lightweight timber such as pine or cedar, often carved from a single block or plank-built. They feature lead-weighted keels for stability, stitched cotton or linen canvas sails, and brass or copper deck fittings and rigging wire.

Authentic period pond yachts feature hand-carved or hollowed wooden hulls, patinated brass fittings, natural fiber cordage, and stitched cotton sails showing age-appropriate wear. Modern reproductions typically incorporate plastic components, synthetic sails, or modern adhesive lines.

A vintage pond yacht functions as a statement focal piece when displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Its natural timber tones and geometric sail profile pair effectively with modern coastal, rustic, or traditional interior schemes.

Display the model away from direct sunlight, open flames, and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber cracking and canvas degradation. Clean delicate rigging and sails with a soft dry brush, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve carved wooden hull surfaces.
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